Joe Hill is the pen name of Joseph Hillstrom King, born in June 1972. He is an acclaimed American author known for his work in the horror genre. Hill is the son of famous author Stephen King.

His debut novel, Heart-Shaped Box, won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel. This was followed by Horns, which was adapted into a film starring Daniel Radcliffe. Some of his other notable works include NOS4A2 and his #1 New York Times Best-Seller, The Fireman, which also won a 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Horror Novel.

In addition to novels, Joe Hill writes short stories, with many compiled in the award-winning collection, 20th Century Ghosts. He received the Eisner Award for Best Writer for his long-running comic book series, Locke & Key, co-created with illustrator Gabriel Rodriguez.

Joe Hill resides in New Hampshire with his corgi named McMurtry, named after a beloved writer of cowboy tales. His website is joeHillfiction.com.